Annual SAN Maintenance Renewal
ID: F2B0BB5335AW02Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZIHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2107, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B22)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0f01b8f35b724cefacd076cce5153a44/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide maintenance support renewal for an existing Storage Area Network (SAN) at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The procurement aims to secure ongoing maintenance for various IBM FlashSystem and TS4300 Tape modules, ensuring on-site repair, media retention, and support during normal business hours, with a performance period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. This maintenance is critical for the operational integrity and performance of the Air Force's communications and information systems. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 5, 2026, and direct any inquiries to Kristin Morrison or Lt Amanda Thoman via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristin Morrison
    kristin.morrison.1@us.af.mil
    Lt Amanda Thoman
    amanda.thoman@us.af.mil
    Files
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    1-FY26 Annual SAN Maintenance Renewal_SOW.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirement for the FY26 Annual SAN Maintenance Renewal for the 66th Air Base Group Communications and Information Division (66ABG/SC) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The SOW, dated November 26, 2025, details the purchase and renewal of maintenance support for the existing Storage Area Network (SAN). The contractor is required to deliver maintenance support coverage through January 31, 2027, within seven days of contract award via email. The specific requirements include various IBM FlashSystem and TS4300 Tape modules, along with associated on-site repair, media retention, and normal business hours support, all with a performance period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The project manager is Donn E DeSilva, and the contractor must notify the project manager upon shipping.
    Annual SAN Renewal Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.pdf
    This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for the FY26 Annual SAN Maintenance Renewal, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation number is F2B0BB5335AW02. The requirement is to provide maintenance support renewal for an existing Storage Area Network (SAN) with a period of performance from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Quotes must adhere to specific instructions, including using the attached bid schedule (not exceeding two decimal places) and a total quote page limit of twenty-five. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a Small Business certification under NAICS code 514519 ($34,000,000.00 size standard) and provide specific representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Evaluated Price of Technically Acceptable quotes. Key attachments include a Statement of Work, Bid Schedule, and Single-Source Justification. All questions are due by December 17, 2025, and offers by January 5, 2026, both by 2:00 PM ET, and must be emailed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
    Bid Schedule.xlsx
    This government file details a request for annual SAN (Storage Area Network) maintenance renewal for various IBM FlashSystem and tape storage units. The maintenance covers a range of IBM hardware, including FlashSystem 7200 NVMe Control Enclosures, FlashSystem 5000 LFF and SFF Expansion Enclosures, FlashSystem 5030 LFF and SFF Control Enclosures, and TS4300 Tape Modules. Services include on-site repair with different response times (ORT=SD, 24x7, or normal business hours), media retention, and IBM Support Insights Pro. Each item is listed with its manufacturer part number, description, quantity (1 Lot), and serial number, with a maintenance period spanning from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The document aims to secure ongoing support for critical storage infrastructure.
    Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
    The document is a Single Source Justification for the annual renewal of maintenance and support for an existing IBM Storage Area Network (SAN) and Tape Library at Hanscom's 66ABG/SC division. The justification states that the IBM infrastructure conforms to DOD-approved standards and is essential for compatibility, performance, and configuration standardization. While acknowledging significant small business competition for this type of requirement, the contracting activity intends to acquire this brand-name product through a competitive small business process via SAM.gov. Steps will be taken to monitor market trends to preclude future single-source awards. The Contracting Officer determined that a single source is reasonably available for this contract action in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
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